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Council selects local artist for pier restroom mural; city outlines maintenance plan
Summary
Jacksonville Beach council voted to award a full‑wrap mural for the pier parking lot restroom to Atlantic Beach artist Michael Kulick. Staff described paint products and a color‑maintenance manual to address longevity and touch‑ups for high‑contact doors.
The Jacksonville Beach City Council voted unanimously June 16 to award a mural contract for the pier parking‑lot restroom exterior to artist Michael Kulick of Atlantic Beach. The mural will wrap all four sides of the restroom, and the art advisory committee selected Kulick—s concept as the unanimous top choice among local artists from the three beaches.
Taylor Mobs, the city—s CRA coordinator, presented the proposal and said the selection panel specified that candidates be local — defined for the project as the three beaches (Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach). Mobs told council the art committee—s top candidate was the same across every committee member, making the decision straightforward.
Council member Golding asked how the design and materials would withstand touch and weather on door surfaces. Mobs said she had specifically asked the artist that morning and described a durability strategy: the artist plans to use a Sherwin‑Williams enamel product line (Emerald) recommended for high‑wear surfaces and to provide a color‑maintenance manual with paint codes so the city's maintenance crew can match colors for touch‑ups if doors are damaged. "This paint...is intended for surfaces like that," Mobs said. She also noted the city will explore UV protective topcoats appropriate for metal doors and coordinate with Parks & Recreation on maintenance practices.
Why it matters: The mural is a visible streetscape improvement at the pier parking lot and reflects a city program that prioritizes local artists. City officials and council members described the project as part of ongoing efforts to improve the look of the pier parking lot and public spaces.
Motion and vote: A motion to award the mural to Michael Kulick, with the concept presented by Salt and Sky, passed on a roll‑call vote of 7‑0. Council members Golding, Horn, Janssen, Sutton, Wagner, Wouters and Mayor Hoffman voted yes.
What comes next: Staff will move forward with contracting and coordinate touch‑up paint storage, maintenance procedures and any protective coatings recommended by the artist and Parks & Recreation.
